Toshiba Japan Announces 10.1-Inch, Windows 7-Powered Tablet

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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
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Japan seems to really like Windows 7-powered tablets: this time, it’s Toshiba, which has announced [JP] the so-called WT301/D for the local market. Just like so many Windows tablets, this model is specifically designed for use in enterprises.

These are the main specs:

  • 10.1-inch TFT display with 1,366×768 resolution and LED back light
  • Windows 7 Professional 32 bit as the OS
  • Microsoft Home and Business 2010 pre-installed
  • “next-generation” Atom processor
  • 64GB SSD
  • 2GB memory
  • Bluetooth 3.0+HS
  • Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n
  • USB slot, microHDMI interface
  • 1.3MP cam, 0.3MP inner cam
  • stereo speakers

Toshiba plans to launch the tablet on the Japanese market next month (the price hasn’t been fixed yet).